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Within a wonderful location in the inspirational grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, sits a unique Hotel and Conference Venue. In addition to an impressive 250 seat auditorium with in-built audio visual facilities, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge also houses modern function rooms for anything for 8 to 250 delegates. No matter if you are looking for a venue for a meeting, conference, private party or wedding reception, the Cathedral Lodge is the ideal venue.

Delegates have the option to stay overnight in our superb guest accommodation, with each room benefiting from an amazing Cathedral view! All from just 60 minutes by train from London.

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The Refectory offers a light, modern and spacious setting and is ideal for a variety of meeting and catering options.
Its wall of glass doors gives direct access to the terrace and garden, allowing the option of alfresco dining in the summer months and ample natural light all year round.
Breakfast for hotel guests is served in the Refectory daily and this versatile space is ideal for refreshment, lunch and dinner breaks for conference delegates.

Situated in an elevated position overlooking the Cathedral, the Campanile Garden provides a stunning backdrop for open air receptions, barbeques and outdoor performances. It is a truly exceptional setting in which guests can relax and take in the magnificent surroundings.
The light and airy Common Room enjoys breathtaking views of the Cathedral and is the perfect choice for small scale meetings of up to 50 people.
With lounge seating, the Common Room also provides an ideal option for less formal gatherings, drinks receptions or as a communal area for exclusive use.

If you are looking for a truly exceptional venue, then the historic and magnificent 14th century Chapter House and Cloisters, immediately next to the Cathedral, provide a truly awe-inspiring setting lending distinction to grand banquets and receptions.
With the express permission from the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, guests can enjoy a memorable drinks reception in the unique atmosphere of the Cloisters, followed by private dining in the Chapter House.
The beautiful medieval stained glass, lofty oak roof and Prior’s noble seat still stand as a tribute to the monks who assembled here some seven hundred years ago.

A versatile space for a range of meetings, receptions and events, the Kentish Barn is a modern meeting room facility yet its award-winning design reflects the classic splendour of its Cathedral setting.
The use of natural woods offers warmth and situated immediately next to the Cathedral, the Kentish Barn offers superb views.
For increased flexibility, the Kentish Barn can be divided by sound proof walls offering the option of two further meeting spaces, the Dean John Simpson Room and the Canterbury Room.

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By Train: Canterbury West and Canterbury East train stations are both 0.5 miles away (10 min walk). Journey time from London by train is approximately just under one hour.

By Road:If you are using Satellite Navigation, you should enter the address ‘Burgate, Canterbury’ rather than using our postcode. - From London: From M2 and M20 motorways, follow signs to A2 or Canterbury. Arriving in Canterbury, turn right onto the ring road at Rheims Way roundabout. Keep the city walls onyour left. After the 3rd (St George’s) roundabout, turn left into Burgate - From Dover/Folkestone: Follow signs to Canterbury. You will arrive at the St George’s roundabout. Turn right onto the ring road and then left into Burgate. - From Ashford: Follow signs to Canterbury (A28). At Wincheap roundabout, turn right. Follow ring road. Turn left into Burgate. There is a Park and Ride site as you enter the city from this direction.

Cathedral entrance gates:• 7am – 6pm turn RIGHT into Postern Gate, just after Pub. • 6pm – 7am continue straight down Burgate, turning right into Christ Church Gate just afterCathedral Café.• After 9pm – ring bell on left hand side of Christ Church Gate to gain entrance.

Parking: with charge

Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Canterbury East/West station